I'd been enjoying the evening with friends in Los Angeles when I stumbled upon a strange notification on my phone - a motion alert from one of the cameras around my house, capturing a massive black bear rummaging through my bins. It was the first time I'd encountered wildlife on my property before, but raccoons and skunks were nothing compared to this enormous intruder.
The next morning, I checked the critter-cams and watched in awe as the bear emerged from a tiny gap beneath my house, its massive body squeezed through an opening that seemed too small for it. My mind struggled to comprehend what I was seeing - the bear's size was undeniable, but how could it fit through such a narrow space? The camera footage showed hours of surveillance, with the bear repeatedly pushing its way into my home, leaving me bewildered and frustrated.
As the days went by, my life became divided between ordinary routine and the constant presence of this enormous creature. I monitored the cameras from afar, feeling like an owner observing an unwanted tenant beneath their floor. The little indoor cat, Boo, was particularly affected, often hearing strange noises coming from below and responding with wide-eyed terror.
The situation escalated when the Department of Fish and Wildlife became involved, deploying bear traps in a neighbor's driveway and laying scent trails that included tantalizing scents like sardines and cherries - but ultimately failed to lure the bear out. A new approach involving butterscotch proved equally unsuccessful, leaving me with a haunting association between this sweet treat and the massive predator living beneath my house.
Each time I watched the bear forcing its way through the narrow opening was painful, its body scraping against the woodwork as it squeezed through an impossible space. Despite my best efforts to block the entrance, even temporarily fitting in a wooden panel only led to a disconcerting swat from the massive creature's paw.
As word of the "Unbearable" bear spread throughout the neighborhood, the media descended upon me, and people began sharing their own encounters with this elusive giant. It was then that I learned it had tipped over trash cans in multiple yards - but it was my house that ultimately became its temporary home.
The Bear League organization eventually intervened, sending a team of brave men into the cramped space to scare the bear out using paintball guns filled with vegetable oil pellets. The ordeal finally came to an end when they successfully evicted this unwanted tenant from under my floor.
As I reflect on the experience, I feel both relief and sympathy for the massive creature. While it had overstayed its welcome in my home, I now know that it was searching for food and shelter in a desperate bid for survival. If I ever win the lottery, I'll make sure to build the bear its own sanctuary outside - somewhere where it can roam free without causing harm or destruction.
The next morning, I checked the critter-cams and watched in awe as the bear emerged from a tiny gap beneath my house, its massive body squeezed through an opening that seemed too small for it. My mind struggled to comprehend what I was seeing - the bear's size was undeniable, but how could it fit through such a narrow space? The camera footage showed hours of surveillance, with the bear repeatedly pushing its way into my home, leaving me bewildered and frustrated.
As the days went by, my life became divided between ordinary routine and the constant presence of this enormous creature. I monitored the cameras from afar, feeling like an owner observing an unwanted tenant beneath their floor. The little indoor cat, Boo, was particularly affected, often hearing strange noises coming from below and responding with wide-eyed terror.
The situation escalated when the Department of Fish and Wildlife became involved, deploying bear traps in a neighbor's driveway and laying scent trails that included tantalizing scents like sardines and cherries - but ultimately failed to lure the bear out. A new approach involving butterscotch proved equally unsuccessful, leaving me with a haunting association between this sweet treat and the massive predator living beneath my house.
Each time I watched the bear forcing its way through the narrow opening was painful, its body scraping against the woodwork as it squeezed through an impossible space. Despite my best efforts to block the entrance, even temporarily fitting in a wooden panel only led to a disconcerting swat from the massive creature's paw.
As word of the "Unbearable" bear spread throughout the neighborhood, the media descended upon me, and people began sharing their own encounters with this elusive giant. It was then that I learned it had tipped over trash cans in multiple yards - but it was my house that ultimately became its temporary home.
The Bear League organization eventually intervened, sending a team of brave men into the cramped space to scare the bear out using paintball guns filled with vegetable oil pellets. The ordeal finally came to an end when they successfully evicted this unwanted tenant from under my floor.
As I reflect on the experience, I feel both relief and sympathy for the massive creature. While it had overstayed its welcome in my home, I now know that it was searching for food and shelter in a desperate bid for survival. If I ever win the lottery, I'll make sure to build the bear its own sanctuary outside - somewhere where it can roam free without causing harm or destruction.
? I know some people might say they're scared of wildlife, but I think this guy's story is actually kinda fascinating 
. Like, the bear's size and strength are just insane 
. And how it managed to squeeze through that tiny gap beneath the house? That's wild 
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. I can imagine Boo, your little cat, being super stressed out by all the noise 
. And those Department of Fish and Wildlife people trying to catch it? Not gonna lie, that sounds super awkward 
.
. Maybe we can even learn more about bears and how to coexist with them in a way that doesn't harm either humans or wildlife 
. That'd be pretty cool 
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like back in my day we had raccoons & skunks but this huge dude is a whole different story 
i remember watching bears on Nat Geo Wild and they're so majestic but never thought they'd be living beneath our feet 
! Like, how does it even fit through such a tiny gap? I watched some crazy footage of the thing pushing its way in and scraping against the woodwork... 
. The Department of Fish and Wildlife trying to catch it with traps and scent trails didn't seem very effective either.
! It was like a wild animal rescue mission. But at the same time, I think we should be more understanding of animals struggling to survive. If I ever win the lottery, I'd totally build a sanctuary for this poor bear outside - where it can roam free and safe 
omg what is up with these critter-cams?! like seriously who sets them up in their backyard?! 
. anywayz i feel for the bear, gotta admit it's a desperate bid for survival. if i won the lottery, id totes build a bear sanctuary outside for it 
. i mean, can't it see that there are better snacks out there than rummaging through trash? and what's with all these ridiculous attempts to lure it out using butterscotch and sardines?! 
the media & neighbors were all crazy tho 
and i have to say, I'm kinda sympathetic towards the bear too... who hasn't felt like an unwanted tenant at some point? building it its own sanctuary outside is a great idea though 
but for real tho, gotta feel bad for the bear, it's like the ultimate house guest crisis 
It's like something out of a wildlife documentary, right? 
The camera footage is insane, especially when it shows the bear squeezing through that tiny gap – I mean, what even is possible here?! 
. Talk about being a good sport! 
Maybe we'll see more people taking on wildlife-friendly initiatives and creating safe spaces for animals like this. Wouldn't that be awesome?! 
and can we talk about how the bear's whole thing was probably just a bunch of hype from the start? 
! And lol @ the Department of Fish and Wildlife trying everything except building a miniature IKEA table to lure the bear out 
This story is literally insane!!! 
). And I love how this guy is planning on building a sanctuary for bears if he ever wins the lottery - that's just amazing! 
. i guess it's good that the department of fish and wildlife got involved and eventually found a way to scare the bear out 
. building a sanctuary for it would be an amazing thing to do if you ever win the lottery 
. i'm glad the Bear League organization stepped in to evict the bear without causing any harm... but can we talk about why there isn't a bear-proof trash can design on the market yet? 
that would've saved you and Boo so much stress 
. It's wild how nature can just invade our homes, you know? I mean, who wouldn't want a cozy place to live, right? The paintball thing is kinda crazy though 
. And aw, poor Boo the cat was super traumatized